The Santa Train is a unique Christmas experience for those of us living in North Alabama, and when my husband and I decided to take our little boy, we knew the grandparents would enjoy it too! The North Alabama Railroad Museum offers various train rides throughout the year, but the Santa Train is our favorite! As(…)
For most children, their first encounter with Santa Clause is often preceded by a long wait in line at the mall. Despite weeks of build up about how wonderful Santa is, as soon as our little ones are placed in his lap, this happens. Much to my mother’s dismay, I never bothered to stand in(…)
Whistle Hollow Farm is tucked away in Ardmore, TN, but it’s worth the short drive through beautiful countryside! They are closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when they offer private tours to groups, giving kids the ability to experience life on the farm. The hands-on activities include learning about and feeding farm animals,(…)
If you are from Huntsville and have only ever visited the Space and Rocket Center on your 5th grade field trip OR as a means of entertaining visiting out-of-towners, raise your hand. If you are not from Huntsville and haven’t worked up the “why” to go yet, raise your hand…..now that all hands are raised…why(…)
Candlelight and Christmas share a special place in my heart and I know I’m not the only one. For me, it started with a move half-way across the country right after graduating from college. I was living in an apartment in an old house in the Historic Oakwood district of Raleigh, NC, and had to(…)
Many, many years ago I had my heart broken when a house in a prominent Huntsville neighborhood stopped displaying their amazing Christmas tree. It was bathed in red lights, situated behind an elegant cut glass front door, and stood tall in their foyer. It was truly magical, and I made a point of going to(…)
Location: 130 Bellview Road, Taft, TN Website: www.lyonfamilyfarms.com Hours: Mon-Fri 2-6 PM; Sat 9 AM-6 PM; Sun 1-5 PM Admission: $9 per individual After having such a great time at Tate Farms last year, we had planned to return there again one Saturday this Fall. Then, a friend of mine mentioned that there was another(…)
